Shaken baby syndrome

J Forensic Nurs. 2005 Fall;1(3):111-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2005.tb00027.x.

Abstract

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a violent act of abuse that can cause myriad neurologic, cognitive, and other functional deficits. In the most serious cases, death can result. Health care practitioners, child care providers, and parents must be educated on the signs of SBS. Cases should be thoroughly reviewed and prevention strategies developed to prevent future incidents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Battered Child Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Battered Child Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Battered Child Syndrome / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Health Education / organization & administration
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Infant Welfare / prevention & control*
  • Infant Welfare / statistics & numerical data
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic / diagnosis
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment / organization & administration*
  • Parents / education
  • Primary Prevention / organization & administration*
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • United States
  • Whiplash Injuries / diagnosis